Letter from Daniel B. Lucas, writing from the Quarter Master General's Office in Richmond, Virginia, to his brother,, April 30, 1861.
File — Box: 1, Folder: 14
Scope and Content
From the Collection:
The Daniel Bedinger Lucas papers consist of scrapbooks, correspondence, poems and essays, newspapers, and other materials collected and created by Lucas, including several items created by his daughter, Virginia Lucas, also a poet. Topics include Lucas's defense of John Yates Beall, the exploits of adventurer William Walker, the origin of General Robert E. Lee's horse Traveler; and West Virginia politics. There are examples of Lucas's poetry scattered throughout the papers. The 1860 scrapbook includes several interesting pressed flower designs.
Dates
- Creation: April 30, 1861.
Creator
- From the Collection: Lucas, Daniel Bedinger, 1836-1909 (Person)
- From the Collection: Lucas, Virginia, b.1873 (Person)
Access Restrictions
Collection is open to research.
Full Extent
From the Collection: 1.8 Cubic Feet (4 boxes)
Language of Materials
From the Collection: English
Repository Details
Part of the Special Collections, Virginia Tech Repository
Contact:
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu
Special Collections, University Libraries (0434)
560 Drillfield Drive
Newman Library, Virginia Tech
Blacksburg Virginia 24061 US
540-231-6308
specref@vt.edu